Léon Marchand absent from Quelle Jeux: these strict conditions that he imposes for interviews

This Monday, August 5, 2024, Léon Marchand was announced as a guest on Quelles Jeux, the show presented by Léa Salamé. In an article published by The Parisianwe learn the conditions imposed by the swimmer before any interview.

Léon Marchand prefers to be talked about for his performances in the pool rather than for his appearances on television. Since he won his four gold medals, the name of the French swimmer has been on everyone's lips. The media are fighting over him and all the journalists want to meet and interview the man who made the hearts of the French beat to the rhythm of his victories. This Monday, August 5, 2024, some media had the privilege of speaking with the young man who spoke in particular about his apprehensions related to his new life as a star.

His name had also been announced as a guest on Quelles Jeux!, Léa Salamé's show dedicated to the Olympic Games. But, surprise! Léon Marchand never came to the set. We then learned that the athlete refused to participate in the program. “The king of the pools, reserved and anything but flashy, made it known that this did not correspond to his values”wrote The Parisian.

A shy athlete who prefers intimate conversations

But then, what does it take for Léon Marchand to move on a television set or in any media? It is necessary to respect his many demands. Still our colleagues from Le Parisien reveal that the swimmer, shy, prefers intimate conversationsoff set, and especially being questioned on the subject of sport. And only sport. Conditions respected in particular by Anne-Sophie Lapix who had the privilege of speaking live with the athlete. In any case, on the France TV side, it is specified that this refusal did not create any animosity with the swimmer. “He went from being virtually unknown to being a star in a matter of days, it’s also normal that he wants to take his time and not suddenly find himself on a big stage with an audience around him,” could be heard in the corridors of the show. Proof that Léon Marchand remains welcome if he wants to participate in the program!